[Roadsters] My roadster in print

[dave n]

fortunately, not ALL new cars are boring.  I have a 2006 4 door honda accord 
(boring) but it has a 6 speed manual and v6.  nice daily driver!  in the 
4-6k rpm range it makes nice noises (cold air intake) and pulls nicely. 
handles ok, but the suspension really could be tighter.  when I wear this 
out I'm gonna get a 370z convertible!

but I won't argue - I'd rather be roadstering . . .

-----Original Message----- 
From: peter harrison
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 9:24 PM
To: datsun
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] My roadster in print

There is no doubt that modern cars are safer to drive - (brakes,crumple
zones,airbags etc.) - but are they FUN?? One of the things I love about the
roadster is it's period primitiveness (and I think the lines are GREAT) - no
electronics, essentially simple maintenance with a wealth of backup in case 
i
t isn't that simple, great parts supply (thanks vendors), great information
from the owners. I recently drove a friend's 2007 Bentley, quiet, powerful 
and
frankly boring. Probably get's exciting at 160+, but at 125 (for a bit) - 
you
aren't even aware - roadster at 100 - you are involved
(road,noise,wind,vibration) - exhilaration - same for other cars of the 
period
- but I prefer the roadster. Maybe a lotus might tempt me.

Peter Harrison - Eliza [TOAD SAN]
818 448 3181